Wash. Admin. Code § 296-848-30080

Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024

Section 296-848-30080 - Medical records

IMPORTANT:

This section applies when a medical evaluation is performed, or any time a medical record is created for an employee exposed to inorganic arsenic.

(1) You must establish and maintain complete and accurate medical records for each employee receiving a medical evaluation and make sure the records include all the following:

(a) The employee's name and Social Security number, or other unique identifier.

(b) A description of the employee's duties.

(c) A copy of the hcensed health care professional's (LHCP's) written opinions.

(d) The anticipated or representative employee exposure monitoring results provided to the LHCP for the employee.

(2) You must maintain medical evaluation records for the duration of employment plus thirty years.

Note:

Your medical provider may keep these records for you. Other medical records, such as the employee's medical history or X-ray, need to be kept as a confidential record by the medical provider and accessed only with the employee's consent.

Reference:

To see additional requirements for employee medical record, including access and transfer requirements, go to Employee medical and exposure records, chapter 296-802 WAC

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-848-30080

Amended by WSR 18-22-116, Filed 11/6/2018, effective 12/7/2018

Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. 05-01-173, § 296-848-30080, filed 12/21/04, effective 5/1/05.